Aston Martin V12 Vantage coming to Geneva in March (with video)
Updated: High-res image gallery added after the jump.
Aston Martin has released pictures and details of its new V12 Vantage prior to its 2009 Geneva Motor Show debut. Aston Martin says that the V12 Vantage is the fastest most agile Vantage ever produced by the company with a striking appearance and everyday usability.
The new Aston Martin V12 Vantage is based on the V12 Vantage concept seen exactly 12 months ago. Power comes from a 6.0L V12 engine that pumps out 510-hp with a maximum torque of 420 lb-ft. The 0 to 62 mph run comes in just 4.2 seconds (0 to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds) with a top speed of 190 mph. Performance is further enhanced with race-developed materials and components made of lightweight carbon fiber.
Aston Martin said it will built the V12 Vantage at the company Gaydon plant. Production will be limited up to 1,000 units over the life span of the car. Deliveries will begin in the third quarter of 2009 with pricing to be announced in Geneva in March.
Our friend Richard Meaden from DriversRepublic also dropped us a video of the Aston Martin V12 Vantage that you can see after the jump. Make sure you turn up your volume.
Follow the jump for the video.
Aston Martin V12 Vantage:
Aston Martin V12 Vantage: Specifications
Body:
Two door, two seat coupe body
Bonded aluminium structure
Aluminium, magnesium alloy, composite and steel body
Extruded aluminium door side impact beams
High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (dipped beam)
Halogen projector headlamps (main beam)
LED rear lamps
Engine:
All alloy quad overhead cam 48 valve 5935cc V12
Compression ratio 10.9:1
Front mid-mounted engine, rear wheel drive
Fully catalysed stainless steel exhaust system with active bypass valves
Maximum Power:
510 bhp (380 kW / 517 PS) at 6500 rpm
Maximum Torque:
570 Nm (420 lb.ft) at 5750 rpm
Acceleration:
0-62 mph (100 km/h) in 4.2 seconds
0-60 mph in 4.1 seconds
Maximum Speed:
190 mph (305 km/h)
Fuel Economy:
Urban 11.64 mpg 24.26 l/100km
Extra Urban 24.05 mpg 11.74 l/100km
Combined 17.28 mpg 16.35 l/100km
CO2 388 g/km
Transmission:
Rear mid-mounted six speed manual gearbox. Alloy torque tube with carbon fibre propeller shaft
Limited slip differential
Final Drive Ratio 3.71:1
Steering:
Rack and pinion
Column tilt and reach adjustment
Suspension:
Front: Independent double wishbone incorporating anti-dive geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube dampers
Rear: Independent double wishbones with anti-squat and anti-lift geometry, dual-rate coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube dampers
Wheels:
Front: 9″ x 19″
Rear: 11″ x 19″
Tyres:
Front: Pirelli P Zero Corsa 255/35 ZR19
Rear: Pirelli P Zero Corsa 295/30 ZR19
Brakes:
Front: Ventilated Carbon Ceramic discs 398 mm diameter with six piston callipers
Rear: Ventilated Carbon Ceramic discs 360 mm diameter with four piston callipers
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with Track mode
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)
Traction Control
Length: 4380 mm (172.5″)
Width: 1865 mm (73.5″) (excluding door mirrors)
2025 mm (80″) (including door mirrors)
Height: 1241 mm (49″)
Wheelbase: 2600 mm (107.9″)
Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres (17.6 Imp. Gal. / 21.1 US Gal)
Weight: 1680 kgs (3704 lb)
Interior:
Carbon fibre door pulls
Memory seats and exterior mirrors (3 positions)
Sports seats with 10 way electric adjustment, including height, tilt and lumbar
adjustment
Dual stage driver and passenger front airbags
Side airbags (Sports seats only)
Heated rear screen
Automatic temperature control
Organic Electroluminescent (OEL) displays
Trip computer
Cruise control
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) satellite navigation system*
Bluetooth telephone preparation*
Powerfold exterior mirrors
Rear parking sensors
Auto dimming interior rear view mirror
Tyre pressure monitoring*
Alarm and immobiliser
Remote-control central door locking and boot release
Battery disconnect switch
Tracking device (UK only)
In Car Entertainment:
160W Aston Martin Audio System
MP3 player connectivity
Options:
Lightweight seats with 6 way adjustment, including front and rear height adjust. (Does not include side airbags or Passenger Airbag Cut-Off Switch)
700W Aston Martin Premium Audio System with Dolby® Pro Logic II®
Piano Black facia trim
Graphite Alloy facia trim
Personalised sill plaques
Garage door opener (Europe only)
Tracking device**
First aid kit
Ashtray and cigar lighter
Boot mounted umbrella
Front parking sensors
Heated seats (Sports seats only)
ISOFIX and fixed-height passenger seat (Sports seat only)
